Ballyhale Flood Relief Scheme

The proposed works consist of a range of interventions along the watercourse (Ballyhale River) reach.

Ballyhale Flood Relief Scheme

Kilkenny County Council_1185

## Summary Kilkenny County Council is procuring flood relief works for the Ballyhale River to enhance flow capacity and prevent property flooding. The contract involves civil engineering, bridge renewal, and drainage construction within the South-East region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Interventions along the Ballyhale River reach to convey design flows without flooding. - Bridge construction and renewal works. - Installation of culverts and reinforced-concrete structures. - Prefabricated units and components supply. - Construction of pipelines (water, sewage, communication, power). - Drainage construction and roadworks. - Embankment works and river regulation/flood prevention. - Stonework (dressed and undressed) and landscaping. - Excavation work at archaeological sites.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and exclusion grounds are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Specific technical qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the tender documents for detailed CPV-specific requirements. - Experience in civil engineering, construction, and flood defense works is implied by the scope.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €3,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Wed Jun 03 12:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 18 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; Open procedure.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the eTenders portal at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7988212. - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare responses based on the Procurement Document, which contains grounds for exclusion and detailed technical specifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for contractors with expertise in civil engineering, flood defense, and archaeological excavation. - Opportunity: Significant value (€3M) with a diverse scope including bridges, pipelines, and landscaping. - Risk: Scope includes sensitive archaeological excavation, requiring specialized handling and potential regulatory compliance. - Timeline: Accelerated submission window; ensure early access to tender documents to prepare compliant bids.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Kilkenny County Council_1185 has 24 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 37 contract(s) worth around €126,752,487.

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